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L500 ENY

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,426 mi
Last recorded209,426 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 ENY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 209,426 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 198,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 186,672 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 175,974 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 167,573 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 160,382 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 148,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 139,489 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 127,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 119,226 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2015 106,953 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 106,867 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 98,474 miles

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 97,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,420 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 80,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 65,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,437 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,700 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 46,184 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,281 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 38,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,199 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 27,199 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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L500 ENY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 99,808 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L500 ENY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L500 ENY registered?

L500 ENY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is L500 ENY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 ENY shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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